Definitions
- Describing something that is not typical or usual for a person or situation. - Referring to an action or behavior that is unexpected or out of character. - Talking about a situation that is uncommon or unfamiliar.
- Describing something that is not common or typical. - Referring to a situation or event that is out of the ordinary. - Talking about a behavior or action that is unexpected or surprising.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not typical or usual.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a behavior or action that is unexpected or surprising.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unwontedly is less commonly used than unusually and may sound more formal or literary.
- 2Intention: Unwontedly emphasizes a deviation from what is expected or normal for a particular person or situation, while unusually describes something that is not common or typical in general.
- 3Degree: Unusually implies a higher degree of difference or contrast compared to what is typical, while unwontedly may describe a smaller or more subtle deviation.
- 4Connotation: Unusually has a neutral connotation, while unwontedly may have a negative connotation, suggesting that the deviation is unwanted or undesirable.
Remember this!
Unwontedly and unusually are both adverbs that describe something that is not typical or usual. However, unwontedly emphasizes a deviation from what is expected or normal for a particular person or situation, while unusually describes something that is not common or typical in general. Unusually is more commonly used and has a neutral connotation, while unwontedly may sound more formal and have a negative connotation.
